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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
DOTS AND DASHES.

Captain william W. Moore, for twenty-six
years connected with the National Inth-
oenesr. and at one time grand sire OF the Odd
Fellows, died In Washington THURSDAY, aged
e.
The naval board of Improvements has re-
ported TO Secretary Whitney that the Tennes-
see can not be repaired within the statutory
limit of 20 per cent, and will have TO be con-
demncd-
Comptroller Durham has disallowed the
claim of John s. Mosby for s5,013, collected Is
fees while consul at Hong Kong.
James 8. Walsh, a prominent member
of Tammany hall, has been appointed
Inspector of hulls at New York by Secretary
Manning.
A ST. Petersburg dispatch says the govern
ment has discovered the existence OF an eI'
tensiye nfhilist organization, the members OF
which are principally workmen In the large
factories in that city, Moscow and Vladimir.
Gilbert A. Pierce, who recently resigned the
governorship Of Dakota, has accepted the
position Of associate editor OF the st. Pau
Pioneer Press for Dakota His headquarter.
will be At BismsIck where he win conduct 9
Dakota department for the Pioneer Press
The first edition under his management vii
be published January l.
The farm house of Caleb Russell, near Say
brook. O., caught fire at an early hour the othel
morning When the neighbors arrived Rus
sell, who was so years old. and his wife, aged
50, had escaped from the house, but they wer'
so much overcome BY the heat and smoke ina
lbey died shortly afterward. A demente(
son, who slept up stairs, was burned to death
William Ward, of Polk county, Mo, Will
out bunting, accidentally shot aud killed him
self. He was q wealthy farmer, aged = years
and left . wife and one child
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
A Chicago Bell.

A story is told by the Rambler OF Ger.
tain Chicago belle, daughter OF a prominent
Spectator. She went to an Eastern sum
mer resort last summer with some New
York girls, and, OF course, the party was
accompanied by an elderly chaperon. One
afternoon the Chicago girl was noticed
promenading the veranda with a strange
gentleman. The chaperon and the New
York girls were properly exercised about
it, but it did not seem to disturb Miss
Chicago in the least. They tried to init
mate by signals that the young gentleman
ought to be introduced to the chaperon,
that she might Judge whether he was a fit
person for her charges to associate with,
but their signals passed unnoticed. When
the gentleman finally departed the chaperon
FASTENED to ask: Jessie, who was that
gentleman" "a Mr.. Blank, from Chicago,
We'll, am surprised. Why didn't you
introduce him to me3" "Well, you see
Mrs. DASH" responded Jessie, coolly, hi.
character isn't very good, 80 Thought you
probably wouldn't want to know him"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
He Was a Stranger.

The other day a fashionablly dressed
lady entered bob-s all car. As she &C
cepted seat which an obligins passenger
vacated for her accomn 'odation. she no.
ticed that a gentlemanly appearing man,
Who sat directly across the aisle, was ex-
tending his hand toward her cordially.
without taking the troubTs to determine
who the supposed acquaintap,ce might be
by closer scrutiny OF ms yea lures; 1he
lsdv ,rasned the extended hand and shook
it vigorously, at the same TIME going right
along settling her draperies 60 her critical
satisfaction. When this wasacc emphasized,
she glanced up with bearnlnE smile 10
greet the owner OF the well-s,ha@en hand.
To her astonishment and horror she gazed
into the face OF a total st ranger; The
hand was dropped with startling velocity.
but, SIR" she exclaimed, CT UNISON with
anger, 81 never saw yon before in all my
life al am aware OF the fact, madam, was
the cool reply. II only wished to accommo-
date you by passing up your fare"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
Canine Pills.

The BARK of Life''-The last howl
of a dying dog.-Literary NeDs.
It's all right to throw 'physic to the
dogs" but you won't find dog foolish
enough to eat it. philadelphia call.
If every dog must have its day
Then wholesale slaughter Of their SUN,
Would hurry Cycling times delay
And hasten the millennium.
It'd BIS.
We observed an asylum dog scamp
ering down the street t'other day with
an urn introduced to his tail, and it be-
hooved us to rate such sight IAN earn
ed run.-Literdry arena.
The Indians say: IF a dog bowls in
the night stranger will come to-mor-
row." The saying does not state why
the stranger will come, but it is proba-
bly, to murder the dog.-Neso Harsn
NeWs.
The Passamaquoddy Indians have q
saying: IF dog barks in the night
stranger will come the next day.
We should say, however, that instead
of a stranger it would be the next door
ne,ghbor armed either with a shotgun
or nice piece of meat stepped in ar
senic.--Boston Transcript.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
Twain,s Delema.

Not long ago Mark vain was travelling
in the country and sto oped on evsnns at
a house presided over by anelderly woman.
II. rss Shown to a roout somewhat bare
Of ornament and furniture, yet slept peace
fully until morning. WhenN morning came
mindful OF the fact that, although he had
FORGOTTEN his tooth.powderI He console'4
himself with the thought that there mu st
be tooth-powder lying som swhere abo,lt.
After a brief search he discovered some.
th;ng in n small box on the .mantel Which
certainly rese.ubled tooth-pow'der. At any
rate, he used it vigorously on ais teeth and
stairs he anoIog, ed to his hsstes for using
her tooth-powder. SheaPpeeared surprised.
What tooth-powdr?" i@q Hn ed rs bland
20, tbe rrontal9', ain, repeated. Yes, in
small box; it was excellent" be declared,
Good gracious~ she ei9 Wbss Was that that
wasn't tooth-powder." Mnae was w ~.
asked Mark, now slightly alarmed. Why.
that was auntie." said she. IL seems that
"auntie" had been cremated.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
Republican Valley Stock Farm.

The popularity OF Percheron horses in
the west has developed some very extensive
establishments for their breeding, one oil
the o'lest being the Republican Valley
Stock Farm owned by Messrs. Avery q
Coleman, OF Wakefield, Clay county, Kan
sas. They are thoroughly reliable men
with whom it is q pleasure to deal, and
thoroughly posted in their business. Mr.;
Avery being one Of Kansas pioneers and
for most of the time having been engaged
in breeding draft horses, while Mr.. Cole
mans many years experience as foreman
for NJ. w. Durham, especially fits him fol
the business. Write them for catalogue No
5, it gives pedigrees and descriptions AND
is sent out free.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

81 would not live Away" No; not il dis
ease is to make my life a daily burden: But
it need not, good friend, and will not hyou
will be wise in time. How many OF our
loved ones are Wondering in the dust who
might have been spared for years. The
slight cough was unheeded, the many symp
toms OF disease that lurked within were
slighted and death came. DIR. Pierce's told
EN- Medical Discovery" cannot recall the
dead though it has snatched numbers IRON
the verge Of the grave, and will cure con
sumption in itsearlier stages.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

suffer dizziness, indigestion, Inflammation
OF the eyes, headache, lassitude, inability
to perform mental work and indisposition
for bodily labor, and annoy and disgust
your friends and acquaintance with your
nasal twang and offensive breath and con-
slant efforts to clean your nose and throat,
when DIR. Sage's "Catarrh Remedy" will
promptly relieve you OF discomfort and
suffering, and your friends OF the disgusting
and needless infections OF your loathsome
liaease2
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
DON'T PAY A BIG PRICE y"

cE NENTS Pay. for Years subscription "a
VI OEIN Il - the Weekly American Rural
Homo, Rochester. n. y. without premium-'the
Cheapest and Best Weekly in the World pages. Il
columns. l6 years old. For One Dollar you have
one choice from ever 10 different Cloth-Bound
postpaid. BOOK postage l5c. Extra. 5000 books
given away. Among them are: Law without Lawyers.
Family Cyclopeda Farm CyclopeGa Farmers and
Stockbreeders' Guide; Common Sense in Poultry
Yard: World Cycopedis; Danelson's (Medicsil Coun-
sellor; BOYS Useful Pastures; Five Years Before the
Mast: Peoples History OF United States; Universal
HisIory Of all Nations; Popular History Civil War
(both sides).
Any ONE book and paper, one year, All postpaid
for Sl5 only. Paper alone. sc. Satisfaction guar
anteed on books and Weekly, or money refunded
Reference: Hon {. Z. PARSONS. Mayor OF Rochester.
Sample papers &c. RURAL HOME CO. Lfp-
Without Premium 65c.s year! ROCHESTER, MY,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

And all diseases Of the Throat and Lungs,
can be cured by the use OF SCOTS Emul
sion. as it contains the healing virtues OF
Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites in their
fullest form. Is beautiful Emulsion, paia-
table as milk, easily digested, and can be
taken by the most delicate. Please read:
81 consider Scouts Emulsion the remedy
par-e1cellence in Tuberculous and Stru-
nous Affections, to say nothing OF oTdlna-
~ colds and throat troubles. ". ,. H.
CoNNELL, NJ. D., Manchester, ..
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

Young or middle aged men suffering from
nervous debility, loss OF memory, prema-
ture old age as the result OF bad habits,
should send 10 cents in stamps for large
illustrated treatise. Address, WORLD 8
DIsPENsARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 66S
Main Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

At the masquerade ball in the Adj A
last week. St. Jlcobs Oil took the Ar st
prize. Nothing strange in this, as it is
highly prized IN every family where
used-especially in ours.-'.Bieber, Cal,
Mountain Tribune.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

is a myth. but solid reality will be known
by those who write to Hallett & Co., Port
land, Maine, thereby learning, free. about
work that they can do. and live at home,
wherever they reside, at a profit OF from 80
to $25 and upwards daily. Some have
earned over $50 in . day. Capital not
needed. Hallett & Co. will start you. All
II new. Delay not. Pay absolutely sure
from start. Wealth awaits every worker.
Both sexes. All ages.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

(heaD Comf0rt.-What q comfort it
ia to know that, in case any OF your chill
dren are attacked at night with Group; you
have the remedy at hand in Aliens Lung
Balsam! Depend upon it, mothers, II cures
croun. perIectly pure and harmless. 25c.,
Zoe and 81. 90 q bottle at all druggists.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

There is no place Ike home; but every
home should basupplied with bottle o.
Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the great family
remedy for all cases of Coughs, Colds, &c
20 cents.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

To get relief from Indigestion. biliousness,
constipation or torpid liver without dis
turbing the stomach or purging the bowels,
take few doses OF Carriers Little Liver
Pills, they will please you.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

Mr.. Geo. DeutermaH, New York city,
suffered nearly a month with a severe
cough, snd having tried severs rem,
edies without relief, finally used Red
Star Cough Cure which, he says, proved
speedy and etfectual."
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

The original color may be restored to gray
hair by using Halls Hair Remover.
Important in sudden colds. Ayers Cherry
Pectoral is equally effective in lung
troubles.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

Twelve S0-ton guns are being construct
ed at Woolwich arsenal for the defence OF
Victoria, British Columbia.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

Whatever tends to increase usefulness,
by banishing pain and suffering, will GER
tainly secure notice and approval. We al
lude to Salvation Oil.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

THE THROAT. - Browns Bronchial
Troches" act directly on the organs OF the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
in the disorders OF the throat. Price 20 cts
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

Mrs. John Burke was burned to dealt
at Scranton, Pa. by lamp explosion.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
Enyied by Her Sex,

Is the fate OF every lady with bright,
glowing countenance. which invariably fol'
lows the use OF DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

GLADSTONE has written a criticism OF
Tennyson's poe.n "Locksley Hail."
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

M. Cemenceau says there can be no
war between France and Germany unless
Germany makes the first attack.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

SIR JoHN poPE HENSEssY, governor o.
Mauritius, has been suspended from office.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

DECATUR (Ill.) gamblers are being vigor-
ously prosecuted.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

Augustus Pechit, while demented,
hanged himself near Putnam, Conn.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

THE habit OF running boots shoes corrected
with Lyons Patent Heel Stfeners.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

-Rumor says Kassala has been relieved
by the Abyssinian commander.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

THE meeting OF the British parliament
has been postponed until February.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
Relief 10 Immediate, and a cure sure.
PISCES Remedy for Catarrh. so cents.

Frank Smith shot and killed his
brother Al in bagnio at Miles City, Mont.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

PATEHTS obtained by Lewis Bagger 4
Co., Atssrnsys WashlReton, ID. g. kstab-
ushed 1884. Advr" FREE
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
A Ghost

JANE. JOHNSON was drugged and robbed
OF $525 by gamblers at Pana, Ill.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

LIFE is burdensome, alike to the sufferer
and all around him. while dyspepsia and
it's attending evils holds sway. omplaints
of this nature can be speedily cured by TAX
ing Prickly Ash Bitters regularly. Ihous,
ands once thus afflicted now bear cheerful
testimony as to it's merits.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

NUMEROUS changes have been made In
the Italian diplomatic service.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

When Baby Wa alex, We gave her CastoriA
When she was Child, she cried for CastoriA
When shs became Miss, she chung to CsstoriA
When shs had Children, she gave them Ca,tsriA
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

Ontario elections resulted in gain OF
eight seats for the government.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
Chronic Coughs and Colds,

CHAs. II. RAYMOND, dealer in supplies,
New York, failed for 100000.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15
Don't Hawk, Spit, Cough,

BLOCK OF building at Greensburs, Pa,
burned Thursday.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

Back Ache Cured by Carriers
Smart Weed and Belladonna Back
Ache Plasters.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

The secretary OF the treasury has is
sued a call for $4,000, 900 OF 3 per cent.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-01-15

disheartened, frown with which you may
blast injustice, voice with which you may
call the wanderer back to God. 90" you say,
''that is q very sanctimonious view OF life"
1t is not 1t Is the only bright view OF life,
and 1t is the only bright view Of death. Con-
| trast the death scene of a man who has meas
| ured life by the worldly standard with the
| death scene Of man who has measured life
| by the Christian standard. Quinn, the actor,
| In his last moments said: 81 hope this tragic
| scene will soon be over, and l hope to keep
nv dignity to the lastn Malnerbe said In his las
! moments to the confessor: Hold your tonguet
Your miserable style puts Inc out OF conceit
with heaven" Lord Chesterisld, in .:aying
| for his soul, bothered himself about Give
| Deyboles O chair" Godfrey Kneller spent bis
last hours on earth In drawing diagram OF
/ his own monument
| THE TRUE CHRISTIAN DEATH.
| Compare the silly and horrible departure Of
such men with the seraphic glow on the face
of Edward Psysop, as be said in bis last mo-
ment: 1.-THE breezes of heaven fan me. 1
apostle, who said In his last hour: Il am
now ready to be offered up, and the time OF
my departure is at hand. ! have fought the
good tight l have kept the faith. Henceforth,
there Is laid up for me crown of righteous
ness which the Lord, the Righteous Judge,
will give me-" Or compare it with the Christ
ian death bed that you witnessed In your own
household. o, my friends, this world is 9
false godi 1t will consume you with the
blaze in which it accepts your sacrifice, while
the righteous shall be held in everlasting
remembrance; and when the thrones have
fallen, and the monuments have crumbled
and the world has persisted, they shall banquet
with the eonquerers of earth and the hierarchs
of HEAVIER.
This is q good day in which TO begin a new
style of measurement. How old art thou. Yoc
see the Christian way of measuring life ant
the worldly way Of measuring it l leave it Il
| YOU 10 say which Is the wisest and best way
The wheel of time has turned very swiftly
and it has hurled US on. The old year ha
gone. The new year has come. For what yot
and have been launched upon 1t, God ONLY
| knows.
Now let me ask you all; Have you made AM
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-11-19
COTTON IS ALL DUN PICKED.
BY oPIE P. READ.

1s gwine up ter town an spen' my money Cotton Is all dun picked; Is gwinter eat bread an 'lasses an honey Cotton is all dun picked. wucked mighty hard while de sun was hot Cotton is all dun picked; An I's armed all de money what hab got Cotton is all dun picked. White man sets on dc fence =n fggcrs- Cotton Is all dun picked; He's got mighty knack fur ter cheat DO nig-
 gers
 Cotton is all dun picked. An CT rake away de leaves an we'll all hab a
 dance;
 Tune up de banjer-pling, plang plung Look out fur de pinch bug; watch fur de ants Tune up de banjer-gling, glang, glung. De mules hab gone in de fel' fur ter graze-- Cotton is all dun picked. An aroun' de sun daf is thick haze Cotton is all dun picked. De white boy goes ter de woods an shoots Cotton is all dun picked. An de black boy struts in new par O boots Cotton is all dun picked. Oh, de taters am sweet, an de simmons is
 ripe
 Cotton is all dun picked; An ! sets on de log an smokes my pipe Cotton is all dun picked. An CT roas' de ole 'possum, an CT po' on de
 grease,
 Make CT nigger's mouf go clip, clap, clop; Jes' han ter de ole man mighty blg piece, Make CT niggers mouf go flip flap, flop.
 -Hdrper's Magazine.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-11-19

read: 'You have forsaken me; you know what l told you. You have condemned me to death. As do not wish to be found by any one but you, go into the park, to the spot where told you, last year, that loved you, and look up."
 felt that I was going crazy. dressed myself in all haste; and ran so fast to the designated spot that was out of breath when reached it. His little school-cap lay on the ground in the mud. It had been raining all night. looked up, and perceived something swinging about among the leaves, for it was windy, very windy that morning.
 don't know what happened after that. l must have screamed and tainted dead away afterward, for when l came to my senses found myself in bed, with my mother at my side
 thought that I had dreamed all this-that had had horrid night mare. stammerd: "Where. where is Gontran?" No one answered. Twas true, then!
 did not dare to go to look at him; but l begged tor lock of his hair. this-is it.
 And with a look of poignant de- spair the old lady held out her trem- bling hand.
 She blew her nose several times, dried her eyes and continued "l broke of my marriage--without say ing why.-And I--I have ever re- mained- the-the widow of that cfild thirteen years old" Then, dropping her head, she sobbed aloud and wept bitterly for long while.
 As we went up to our rooms to rest, burly hunter, whose peace of mind her narrative seemed to have un- settled, whispered to his neighbor:
 "lsn't it unfortunate that person should be SO contoundedly sentimental as that"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1887-11-19
Contagious Diseases in Childhood.
Youths Companion.

The most common and important of measles, scarlet fever and diphtheria. They are all to be avoided if possible, and in relation to them the parent should guard the children from ex- posture. Maintain in them that de- gree of vigorous health which both lessens the liability to take the dis ease and more readily triumpiis over it, if taken; and keep the house, from cellar to garret, and all its surround ings, as free as possible from all nox- ious miasms- mainly by absolute cleanliness, by free circulation of air, by unobstructed sunshine, and by a copious use of good disinfec tants.
 Though whooping- cough is seldom fatal, it is best to call in a physician, for he can lessen the severity of the paroxysms, shorten the term of the disease and prevent it's running off into a protracted and eXhausting cough, as it too often does.
 Measles are apt to be treated as triiling affair, and, indeed, many par ents purposely expose their children to the disease; but, owing to careless ness in treating it, more die of it than die of diphtheria or scarlet fever Be- sides, it often leaves permanent harm behind. Though the disease is gener- ally lighter in childhood, yet the sus- ceptibility to it is much diminished in adult life.
 Measles begin as a cold, with run ming at the eyes and nose, and the rash in dark red spots, first seen on the face and forehead.
 Scarlet fever commences with q sore throat, and the rash appears as a gen. cral redness of the skin, and shows itself first about the neck and chest.
 Diphtheria begins with marked weakness. and the inflammation in the back part of the mouth soon has a pc- culiar smell, as of putrid meat.
 In no case should either of these diseases be trusted to home treatment. While the physician looks after the cure of the patient, the friends should actively cooperate in preventing the spread of the disease, not only in the whole matter of disinfection, but in -esssaEa!eielx isolating the child until the possibility 0f npunicatlng the infection is over.
 Some forms of ophthalmia lnnam- nation of the eyes) are very Nconta- gious, and may be communicated from child to child at school. Teachers should be on the lookout in this mat ter. It is mostly prevalent among the poor.
 It would be well if, at our public schools, during a period of infectious disease, the girls were cautioned about the habit of putting on each others hoods and hats, and of frequent hug ging and kissing. Infectious diseases are often thus propagated.